This is an authentic yet affordable new-process Lapsang Souchong black tea. The dried leaves are robust and dark, yielding a golden, translucent liquor. Highly resistant to multiple infusions, it offers a long-lasting floral and fruity aroma with a rich, mellow, and sweet flavor profile.
The distinctive aftertaste combines lychee and orchid notes in perfect harmony.
$38 | 100g (5g x 20 bags) | 1 Box
Brewing Guide:
Teaware: 120ml gaiwan or teapot
Dosage: 5g (standard packet weight)
Water: 95°C+ mineral/purified water
Rinse: Discard the first infusion immediately.
Steeping:
2nd–5th infusions: 5–10s
6th–12th infusions: Add 5s per steep
Pro Tip: After each infusion, leave the lid open for ~1 minute to cool the leaves slightly—this enhances the tea’s delicate fragrance.
About Lapsang Souchong:
"Lapsang" denotes authenticity, referring exclusively to black tea produced in Tongmu Village (Wuyi Mountain, Fujian) and surrounding areas at the same elevation, using identical traditional methods.
"Souchong" indicates small-leaf varietals. As a protected geographical indication (PGI), genuine Lapsang Souchong must originate within a 50km² zone bordered by Malie (east), Guadun (west), Pikeng/Guwangkeng (south), and Tongmu Pass (north).
Teas made elsewhere with similar techniques are classified merely as "Souchong Black Tea."
Lapsang Souchong comes in two distinct styles:
Traditional Smoked Lapsang Souchong——Crafted using time-honored methods with pinewood smoking, this variety offers a rich pine-smoked aroma and sweet longan notes.
Modern Lapsang Souchong——Produced with contemporary drying techniques, it features a lighter profile with pronounced floral, fruity, and honeyed fragrances—minus the intense smokiness.
